Who doesn't love the extra sweetness that milk chocolate chips bring to a bake? We've got plenty of recipes that start with a bag of these morsels—no better time to get baking!
30 Recipes That Start with a Bag of Milk Chocolate Chips
Updated on Sep. 13, 2024
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Peanut Butter Cake Bars
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cakelike bars are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and are perfect for any occasion. Kids and adults alike will love the tasty gems. —Charlotte Ennis, Lake Arthur, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 277 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Candy Bar Fudge
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2-3/4 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
My manager at work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this one with me. I've made this chewy and chocolaty fudge many times since. Packed with nuts and caramel, it's like a candy bar. Everyone who's tried it loves it. —Lois Freeman, Oxford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 101 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My crispy, salty pretzel crust just begs for a creamy no-bake peanut butter filling and a layer of chocolate ganache. — Gina Nistico, Taste of Home Food Editor
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 750 calories, 54g fat (26g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 738mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.
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Dipped Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
15 sandwich cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
You’ll love to give tins of these chocolate-coated cookies to your lucky friends. The shortcut holiday recipe is almost too simple to believe! Here's how to make peanut butter cookies without eggs. —Jackie Howell, Gordo, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich cookie: 151 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a different version of a traditional recipe. I love these soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. — Clarice Schweitzer, Sun City, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 310 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Mini S’mores
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham crackers for an awesome bite.—Stephanie Tewell, Elizabeth, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 145 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Coconut-Almond Cookie Bark
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
As kids, my friends and I sandwiched Almond Joys between cookies. For our high school reunion, I re-created the idea with a tasty baked version that breaks apart like chocolate bark.—Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce: 150 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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Super Chunky Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those cookies," I know exactly what recipe they mean. —Rebecca Jendry, Spring Branch, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 115 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
9/30
Caramel Pretzel Bites
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a popular candy store pretzel log dipped in caramel, chocolate and nuts. These bites are smothered with homemade caramel. —Michilene Klaver, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 146 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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S’more Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This luscious dessert is just as wonderfully tasty as the campfire snack that inspired it. It's a great way to savor a summer classic anytime of year. Our 4-year-old daughter likes it so much that she's requested it for her next birthday! —Robin Andrews, Cary, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 486 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 292mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Fudge
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6-3/4 pounds (19-1/2 dozen pieces)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe makes more than enough to share with family and friends. It's the ultimate fudge! —Linette Shepherd, Williamston, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 64 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
12/30
Three-Chip English Toffee
Total Time
45 min
Servings
20 pieces (about 2-1/2 pounds)
From the Recipe Creator:
With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and scrumptiously rich flavor, this is the ultimate toffee! Layered on top are three kinds of melted chips plus a sprinkling of walnuts. Packaged in colorful tins, these pretty pieces make impressive gifts. —Lana Petfield, Richmond, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 397 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
13/30
Peanut Butter S'Mores Sandwich
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Favorite flavors from s'mores come together in this tasty peanut butter sandwich—no campfire required. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 open-faced sandwich: 249 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 224mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Turtle Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone is thrilled with the results and this cheesecake remains a favorite at the coffee shop where I work. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 495 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Peanut Clusters
Total Time
15 min
Servings
10 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
There are a few recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of them. The chocolate covered peanuts are so tasty.
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Raspberry Chocolate Puffs
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This chocolaty, flaky dessert is one of my favorite show-off recipes because
it makes a spectacular presentation. The best part? It’s actually surprisingly easy and quick to make. —Anneliese Deising, Plymouth, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 699 calories, 39g fat (13g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 7g fiber), 9g protein.
17/30
Chocolate Malted Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cookies are the next best thing to a good old-fashioned malted milk. With malted milk powder, chocolate syrup, and chocolate chips and chunks, these are the best cookies I’ve ever tasted … and with six kids, I’ve made a lot of cookies over the years! —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 363 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Special Mocha Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with a fluffy frosting and chocolate sprinkles, these extra-rich, extra-delicious cupcakes smell wonderful while baking and taste even better! —Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 412 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe from a co-worker who made these heavenly bars for a potluck. Since they combine two favorite flavors—chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake—in one bite, they were a hit with our three grown children. —Jane Nolt, Narvon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 176 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
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Coconut Almond Candy
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The secret ingredient in this homemade candy is a true surprise—no one tasting these delicious morsels will guess what’s in the sweet, creamy filling! —Katrina Smith, Lawrence, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 candy: 167 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
21/30
Chippy Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
"Hey, these are good!" is the surprised remark I hear when I bake these for the family. As simple as it may seem, all I do is follow directions. This works exceptionally well when it comes to making cookies. —Ian Badeer, Hickman, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 157 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Fudge-Topped Brownies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 10 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
If you love brownies and fudge, why not combine the two? Mix up a pan of these exquisite brownies for any holiday or special gathering—or just when you want to treat yourself to the ultimate chocolate dessert.
—Judy Olson, Whitecourt, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 128 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
23/30
Turtle Dove Nests
Total Time
30 min
Servings
15 nests
From the Recipe Creator:
Inspired by the traditional carol "The Twelve Days of Christmas," our Test Kitchen staff created these cute chocolate nests. With jelly bean eggs, they would make fun treats for Easter, too. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 nest: 217 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
24/30
Fudge Puddles
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I was inspired to make these cookies last year when we stopped for a snack while Christmas shopping. I changed a few things when I got home, and my Fudge Puddles became a favorite with my husband's family. —Kimarie Maassen, Avoca, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 248 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 184mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Pistachio Brownie Toffee Bars
Total Time
50 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These coveted brownie bars are homey and chocolaty awesome. They've been a sought-after staple on Christmas cookie trays for years. —Troy Shaw, Warrenton, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 219 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Chocolate-Dipped Beverage Spoons
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These make a cute gift when wrapped individually in cellophane, tied with colorful ribbon and displayed in a Christmas mug. To set the chocolate quickly, chill dipped spoons in the freezer. —Marcy Boswell, Menifee, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 spoon: 81 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Peanut Brittle Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Pairing the old-fashioned flavor of peanut brittle with yummy chocolate chips turns these bars into a satisfying treat and a sought-after holiday gift. —Kristin Gleason, St. John, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 142 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 133mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Cashew Clusters
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this recipe for many bake sales at the local community college where I work. They are always the first to sell out.—Betsy Grantier, Charlottesville, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 95 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 46mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Turtle Chips
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Salty-sweet, crunchy-chewy—so many sensations in one delectable bite. This is the absolute easiest recipe to make! Both kids and adults will be reaching for this goodie. —Leigh Ann Stewart, Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 396 calories, 24g fat (7g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
9 bars
From the Recipe Creator:
We’re all so busy and pressed for time. I find myself creating recipes that are fast to prepare and deliver fabulous results, proving you don’t have to spend all day in the kitchen. Here’s a favorite of mine that combines chocolate candies and cookies into one wonderful bar. —Averie Sunshine, San Diego, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 403 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
